Egolisquash Youth Empowerment

19/06/2026

📍LOCATION SILANA this WEEKEND. Are you ready?!📍

We have TWO days packed with energy, emotion, and everything that makes the Egolisquash Youth Empowerment family so incredibly special. Don't you dare blink — here's what's coming 👀⬇️

🗓️ SATURDAY 20 JUNE

🎓 The IPT Capping Ceremony
This is HUGE. Our IPT-bound players get officially recognised and celebrated before they take on the country. Caps on. Game faces on. Let's go! 📍 Parkview Squash Centre

💃 Moving Into Dance — Rites & Rituals
After the courts, we head to the stage! Witness an electrifying performance by the National School of the Arts, choreographed entirely by an all-female team. Powerful. Proud. Unmissable.
📍 Lesedi Theatre, Joburg Theatre Complex, Braamfontein | 🕑 14:00 |

SUNDAY 21 JUNE — Double Trouble 😤

🎾 Street Tennis & Streetracket Roadshow
Jozi, we are taking over Main Street! EYE links up with the Joburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation and Alec to bring racket sport right into the streets. No courts, no gates — just pure energy, community vibes and sport for all. Make Main Street YOUR playground!
📍 44 Main Street, Marshalltown | 🕗 08:00–15:00

🎨🏸 Squash & Paint — The Ultimate IPT Send-Off!
THIS is the one. 15 of our warriors head to IPT on 26 June — and we are sending them off in the most Egoli way possible. 30 players. Families. Squash battles. Paint splashes. Memories that will last a lifetime. Come cheer them on, bring your energy, and let them KNOW we have got their backs all the way!
📍 University of Johannesburg DFC | 🕘 09:00–15:00

This weekend is more than just sport — it's family. It's pride. It's everything we play for. 🟡🔴

See you on the courts, the streets, and the stage, Egoli family! 👇🔥



Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA
Joburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation
Parkview Squash Centre
Joburg Theatre Complex, Braamfontein
Laureus South Africa
Squash and Education Alliance
Squash South Africa
Kenneth Pardon Gurure
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
Thulani Erasmus
Kudzaishe Kay Zee Sitshebo
Jozi_My_Jozi
Laureus
Glenn Lazarus
Lesley Cowan
Joburg Squash
Joburg Junior Squash
Joburg Masters Squash
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
University of Johannesburg
Wesley Ngwenya
Emmanuel Mabadzhe
Sandile Mthiyane
Lere Mosieane
Shoprite South Africa
SABC Sport
into Dance

17/06/2026

🏆🎉 What an amazing Youth Day celebration we had at the University of Johannesburg DFC yesterday! 🎉🏆

In this event, we welcomed 64 young players, including players from the Vaal, for a day filled with fun, friendship, and sport.

The players enjoyed an action-packed programme that included squash, exciting energisers, soccer matches, and a movie session. The enthusiasm and energy on display throughout the day were truly inspiring, and it was wonderful to see the young players building friendships, developing skills, and creating lasting memories together.

A special thank you to Coach Thulani Erasmus, Coach Junior, Coach Lerato Maake, Coach Cassandra, Coach Rowney, and Coach Nokuthula for their dedication and support in making the day a success.

Most importantly, we would like to thank the entire Egoli team for their hard work, commitment, and teamwork behind the scenes. Your efforts made it possible for our young players to enjoy such a memorable and successful Youth Day celebration.

👏 Well done to everyone who contributed to making this event a fantastic success!



Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA
Laureus South Africa
Squash South Africa
Squash and Education Alliance
Squash United Foundation
University of Johannesburg
Joburg Junior Squash
Joburg Masters Squash
Joburg Squash
Thulani Erasmus
Lerato Maake
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Shoprite South Africa
Glenn Lazarus
Lesley Cowan
Wesley Ngwenya
Hero Dlamini
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
Kenneth Pardon Gurure
Kudzaishe Kay Zee Sitshebo

11/06/2026

🍿✨ Today we received a delivery of our brand-new popcorn machine! ✨🍿

We are excited to add this special treat to our upcoming Youth Day celebration at University of Johannesburg. The popcorn machine will help create a fun and memorable movie experience for the children as they come together to celebrate this important day.

At Egolisquash Youth Empowerment, we believe that creating joyful moments is just as important as developing young people on and off the court. We can’t wait to see the smiles on their faces as they enjoy fresh popcorn, movies, and a day filled with fun activities.

📅 16 June 2026
📍 UJ DFC
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00

Here’s to making Youth Day extra special for our future leaders! 🇿🇦

Empower Africa – Celebrate Youth



Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA
Laureus South Africa
Squash and Education Alliance
Laureus South Africa
University of Johannesburg
Squash South Africa
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
Kudzaishe Kay Zee Sitshebo
Joburg Squash
Joburg Junior Squash
Joburg Masters Squash
Kenneth Pardon Gurure
Wesley Ngwenya
Thulani Erasmus
Lerato Maake
Shoprite South Africa

09/06/2026

✊ YOUTH DAY IS ALMOST HERE — AND WE CANNOT WAIT! 🇿🇦

On the 16th of June, EgEgolisquash Youth Empowerments bringing together 70 amazing young people from Soweto, the Vaal, and the Inner City for a very special Youth Day celebration at the UnUniversity of Johannesburg
This is going to be a day to remember — filled with movie screening, squash activities, games, and most importantly, the chance to connect with friends from different communities and make memories that will last a lifetime. 🎉

To every young person joining us on the day — we are so excited to celebrate this special day with you. You are the heart of everything we do, and this day is for YOU. 💛

To our communities in Soweto, the Vaal, and the Inner City — thank you for your continued support and trust. We cannot wait to bring your young people together for a truly unforgettable day.

Mark your calendars — the 16th of June is going to be something special! See you there! 🙌🏾



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04/06/2026

🙌This Youth Month, we are reminded of exactly WHY we do what we do. 💚

Every smile on the faces of our young people is a story — of resilience, of potential unlocked, of futures being shaped. Those smiles don't just warm our hearts, they push us to dream bigger, work harder, and reach further.

🙌To every young person who has walked through our doors, stepped onto the court, and dared to believe in themselves — YOU are our greatest achievement. You inspire us every single day.

Happy Youth Month to all the incredible young people in our community.

EgEgolisquash Youth Empowerments proud to stand with you.



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29/05/2026

🎉 What a day yesterday!

👥 We had 100 young champions show up and show out — 50 at University of Johannesburg Doornfontein and 50 at Ellis Park Staduim — for a day packed with energy, skill, and smiles!

🎾 Every single learner took part in two racket sports, and the excitement in the air was electric. Watching these young people move, compete, and grow is exactly why we do what we do.

🤝 A massive thank you to Joburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation and to all the incredible Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNAcoaches working under Egoli Squash. Your dedication, passion, and commitment to youth development through sport inspires us every day.

🏆 Sport has the power to change lives — and yesterday, we saw that in action.



Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA
Laureus South Africa
Squash and Education Alliance
Squash South Africa
Squash United Foundation
Joburg Junior Squash
Joburg Squash
Joburg Masters Squash
Glenn Lazarus
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
Kenneth Pardon Gurure
SABC Sport
Shoprite South Africa

26/05/2026

🏆A total of 18 of our Inner City and Soweto players participated in the Joburg Junior Squash Closed Tournament, competing across the U13, U15, U17, and U19 divisions. Congratulations to all players for their performances and representation throughout the tournament.

The U19 Boys final saw Nathan McPhail (2nd seed) take on Savata Nkuna (1st seed), with Savata Nkuna winning the title to become the U19 Boys champion.

🏆 U19 Winners

🥇 U19 Boys Winner: Savata Nkuna
🥇 U19 Girls Winner: Amy Shannon

Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA
Laureus South Africa
Squash and Education Alliance
Joburg Junior Squash
Joburg Squash
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
Squash United Foundation
Soweto Squash
Lesley Cowan
Squash South Africa
Glenn Lazarus
Kenneth Pardon Gurure
Wesley Ngwenya
Thulani Erasmus
Lesley Mthethwa
Shoprite South Africa

18/05/2026

🏆 NEWS ALERT-WE HAVE BEEN FEATURED ON BIZNEWS!

We are incredibly proud to share that Egoli Youth Empowerment was featured on as part of their Good Hope Project — shining a spotlight on the work we do every single day for the youth of Soweto and Johannesburg's inner city.

🎾 From a handful of squash courts and 300 kids who showed up out of nowhere, EYE has grown into a full youth development programme:

🏃 Sport
📚 Academic support
💡 Life skills
👑 Leadership
💼 Entrepreneurship
🌱 Urban farming

All of it built around one belief: every young person deserves a safe space, a caring adult, and a real shot at opportunity.

🎙️ Our Director Glenn Lazarus and Programme Coordinator Sharon Sibanda sat down with BizNews to tell our story — the champions, the graduates, the breakthroughs, and the smiles that make it all worthwhile. 🌟

📖 Read the full feature here:
👉 https://www.biznews.com/good-hope-project/egoli-youth-empowerment

❤️ If you believe in what we do — share this post, get in touch, or come down and see it for yourself. Together we can change more lives.



Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA
Egolisquash Youth Empowerment
Squash and Education Alliance
Laureus South Africa
Squash United Foundation
Shoprite South Africa
Soweto Squash
Lesley Cowan
Thulani Erasmus
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
Glenn Lazarus
Joburg Junior Squash
Joburg Masters Squash
Joburg Squash
Squash South Africa
Kenneth Pardon Gurure
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba

Egoli Youth Empowerment started with squash courts in Soweto and grew into a holistic youth development programme spanning sport, academic support, life skills,

08/05/2026

❄️🎉 Cold weather? What cold weather?!

The chilly Joburg winter did NOT stop us at our weekly Schools Sports Mass Participation programme at the University of Johannesburg Doornfontein and Gazankulu in Soweto! 🏆

And honestly, nothing beats a good game of squash to warm you up! 🔥🎾

This week we had an incredible 191 learners from different schools join our Wednesday and Thursday sessions — what an amazing turnout! 👏

But that's not all! We also had 8 junior players and 6 graduates stepping up to compete in the 2026 Assore Closed Tournament, which kicked off on the 5th of May and runs through to the 9th of May. We can't wait to see them shine! 🌟

A massive thank you to Parkview Squash Centre for making all of this possible. Your support means the world to us! 🙏❤️



Shoprite South Africa
Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA
Laureus South Africa
Squash and Education Alliance
University of Johannesburg
Parkview Squash Centre
Glenn Lazarus
Lesley Cowan
Thulani Erasmus
Thuli Sibiya
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
Kenneth Pardon Gurure
Wesley Ngwenya
Kudzaishe Kay Zee Sitshebo
Joburg Squash
Joburg Junior Squash
Joburg Masters Squash
Soweto Squash

30/04/2026

We CLOCKING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As we come to the last day of the month, we proudly reflect on an incredible April for EYE! 🙌🏾🏆

We hosted amazing Schools Sports Mass Participation Sessions at Gazankulu, Pimville and University of Johannesburg Doornfontein, reaching a total of 1225 kids throughout the month. 💙🎾

Our High Performance Sessions at Gazankulu and University of Johannesburg Doornfontein continued to push our athletes to grow and improve, while our Social Sessions created a fun and welcoming environment for everyone involved. 🔥

April was truly a special month filled with development, energy, learning, and smiles. A special congratulations to Savata, who received a clothing voucher from Dr Masito 👏🏾🎉

Congratulations as well to Rethabile Mudau, who competed in the U11 GrowthPoint Regionals Tournament at Parkview and finished number one in his age group 🏆👏🏾

Thank you to all our coaches, partners, parents, and young athletes for making this month unforgettable. The work continues! 💯



Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA
Laureus South Africa
Squash and Education Alliance
Squash South Africa
Squash United Foundation
Joburg Squash
Parkview Squash Centre
University of Johannesburg
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Glenn Lazarus
Lesley Cowan
Wesley Ngwenya
Kudzaishe Kay Zee Sitshebo
Thulani Erasmus
Bhekubuhle F Mahlaba
Kenneth Pardon Gurure
Sandile Mthiyane
Lere Mosieane
Elsie Shiphamele
Soweto Squash